Mansukh Prajapati, raised in Morbi, Gujarat, faced childhood challenges as the son of a potter, enduring stigma and financial struggles. A turning point came with the 2001 Gujarat earthquake, which inspired him to innovate a non-electric clay fridge, MittiCool, after a reporter's remark about the value of clay pots. Through years of trial and error, Prajapati developed a workable design that cools food using water's natural evaporative properties, ensuring freshness for days. MittiCool not only symbolizes his persistence amid adversity but also reflects the blending of tradition and innovation in addressing modern needs.
"Nobody wanted their daughter married in a potter's family, they feared she will be burdened with endless labour."
"A local reporter wrote that 'the poor people's fridge is broken', which inspired me to create a fridge out of clay that doesn't need electricity."
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